{"title":"Reem Faruqi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by \u003cem\u003eReem Faruqi\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author revered for her ability to weave engaging and insightful stories that resonate with children and adults alike. Her works often explore themes of identity, belonging, and understanding, making them perfect for young readers eager to explore diverse narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Reem’s most cherished books is \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lailah's Lunchbox\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. This heartwarming tale follows a young girl named Lailah, who faces cultural differences and learns to navigate the nuances of fasting during Ramadan in her new country. The story is a beautiful portrayal of empathy and the celebration of diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Do You Even Know Me?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers readers a touching exploration of self-awareness and friendship. Through this story, children learn the importance of seeing beyond appearances and embracing the richness that different perspectives bring into their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReem Faruqi’s books are a delightful addition to any child’s library, providing stories that entertain, educate, and inspire empathy and inclusion. Dive into her world of vibrant storytelling and find a perfect read for the young minds in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"do-you-even-know-me-by-reem-faruqi-9780063206182","title":"Do You Even Know Me?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“With colorful, appealing cartoon illustrations and a text that reads aloud well, this touching story encourages kids not only to accept people from different cultures and religions but to stand up for themselves when they're being bullied.” —ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom award-winning author Reem Faruqi, known for \u003cem\u003eAmira's Picture Day\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLailah’s Lunchbox\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMilloo's Mind\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eUnsettled\u003c\/em\u003e, comes an empowering picture book about a girl who stands up for her Muslim culture and identity and counters bullying with love, peace, and kindness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma’s religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, “Enough is enough!” and finds the courage to defend herself while also spreading a message of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993602117868,"sku":"9780063206182","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13265923482210.jpg?v=1763097749"},{"product_id":"lailahs-lunchbox-by-reem-faruqi-9780884484318","title":"Lailah's Lunchbox","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLailah's Lunchbox\u003c\/em\u003e explores the journey of Lailah, who solves her problem with the help of the school librarian and her teacher. In doing so, she learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life through Lea Lyon's vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFountas \u0026amp; Pinnell Level N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995614073068,"sku":"9780884484318","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/942a93d2909efd4e21b184a5d46b8046.jpg?v=1763160507"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/reem-faruqi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}